plaid

adjective

Definition of plaidnext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of plaid The singer did just that at the 1984 VMAs and flexed it in her style, wearing a plaid dress accessorized with layers of diamond necklaces and stacks of bracelets. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 For women, a plaid dress featured a keyhole detail set off by a shoe buckle — shoes being an unlikely inspiration for the collection. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, her husband kept things more simple in a plaid shirt, jeans, and a cap. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 By Monday things will be back to business with a Burberry plaid trench closing out the week. — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Acne Studios and Tibi, among other labels, featured a wide range of plaid jackets in their shows too. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 Much like his character in the beloved teen classic, Nelson was sporting a layered look, pairing a plaid shirt with a long jacket, according to photos obtained by PEOPLE. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026 While each room has its own distinct style, some throughlines include pops of red and blue, plaid patterning, and quilts on the beds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 As the Seattle trio became global stars and the grunge movement made Peak Fashion out of plaid flannel, Nirvana would take the stage for its signature MTV moment. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
  1. striped
  2. checkered
  3. patterned
  4. dotted
  5. garish
Adjective
  • For men, the collection includes utility Bermuda shorts, striped shirts, knitwear, sweatshirts, graphic T-shirts and raglan-sleeve shirts.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Double Duke room is wrapped in fretwork wallpaper and deep cinnabar, with pistachio window shades and a striped sectional.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • These Pizza Hut classic locations include red roofs, checkered tablecloths, vinyl booths, arcade games and Tiffany-style lamps.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The colorful fixtures became one of the chain’s most recognizable design elements alongside the red roof, vinyl booths, red cups and checkered tablecloths.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of checkered
Adjective
  • Crystal gems, clashing patterned bases, and 3D textures make every nail its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Highlights of the design include white oak floors beneath cathedral ceilings, sophisticated millwork, patterned wallpapers, and stone finishes.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of patterned
Adjective
  • To reduce confusion, the top plate has a dotted pattern around each key position that can accept a magnetic switch.
    — Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The black dotted forecast line shows the multi-model median whereas the surrounding range shows the 25th–75th percentiles.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of dotted
Adjective
  • The result, beyond being a lie, is often cheap, garish, and conspicuous.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Other architectural highlights of SLO included a walkthrough of the garish and ornate Madonna Inn, a Disneyland-esque hotel and restaurant.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of garish

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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaid. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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